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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.72, 3,203.75 and 820.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.72, 3,203.75 and 820.10 is: 1,230.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.72 : 3,203.75 = 820.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.72/3,203.75 = 820.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.72x = 3,203.75 × 820.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.72x = 2,627,395.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,395.38/2,135.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.22

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